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Pumpkin Pecan Bars

These Pumpkin Pecan Bars are so yummy gooey and perfect with a cup of coffee in the morning or a cup of tea in the afternoon.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 100 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • For the bars:
  • Dry ingredients
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup raw pecans
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon allspice
  • Wet ingredients
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup pumpkin
  • ¼ cup applesauce
  • 1 egg
  • For the Caramel:
  • 15 Medjool dates
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions

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  1. In a food processor, grind the oats and pecans until flour like.
  2. Place this mixture in a bowl and add the remaining dry ingredients and mix together well.
  3. Then place the dates and water in the food processor and pulse until you get a caramel consistency, scraping down the sides a few times.
  4. In another bowl, mix the maple syrup, pumpkin, applesauce and the egg and mix together.
  5. Add the wet to the dry ingredients and stir to combine thoroughly.
  6. Line an 8X8 glass baking dish with parchment paper, having enough extra paper to hang over the sides.
  7. Slowly spoon ½ the batter into the 8X8 pan.
  8. Then add the layer of the date mixture.
  9. Thirdly, add in the remaining batter on top of that layer.
  10. Bake in the oven for about 30-40 minutes.
  11. ENJOY!!

Nutrition Information

Calories 100kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 52mg (2%) Potassium 185mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 445IU (9%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Calories 100kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 52mg 2%
Potassium 185mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 445IU 9%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.